Gaudete Sunday A reminder of the glad tidings!

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1 Gaudete Sunday A reminder of the glad tidings! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings... Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's purposes even before the foundations of the world were laid. Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament promises that span hundreds of years. Jesus, in turn, shows us who God is. No wonder the theme at Mass this Sunday is Rejoice! We are the recipients of something so big and wonderful that understanding takes a back seat to the simple emotion of joy. EXCLUSIVE FROM OUR PARISH: Each day during Advent, our website is featuring a new reading, meditation, and action created by our own pastoral staff. Visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Read, download, and share online. Today s offering is included inside on page 3. No Internet access? Stop by the Welcome Desk for a printed copy. December 17, 2017

2 MON Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 TUE Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 WED Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 THU Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 FRI 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 SAT Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66 SUN MON 18 TUE 19 WED 20 THU 21 FRI 22 SAT 23 SUN 24 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 IN YOUR INTERCESSORY PRAYERS, please pray for the repose of the souls of Mira Fromml, mother of parishioner Mario Fromml; Michael Fludovich, brother of parishioner Peter Fludovich; and Pauline Staszel, sister-in-law of parishioner Bernie Rauco. this week at StEAS 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Life Touch Photo Appointments CCD Grades 1,2,3,5,6 Edge Make-up Classes Gospel Reflection Groups Zumba Fitness American Heritage Girls Meeting RCIA Choir Rehearsal Faith Matters Evening (check with office) Adult Open Gym Parish Office Closing 1/2 hour early Zumba Toning Life in the Spirit (rosary 6:30) Living Waters Choir Rehearsal "He raises the needy from the dust; from the dung heap he lifts up the poor... 4:00 pm CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Remember, it s not a 2-for-1 Masses weekend! "When consecutive obligations occur on Saturday-Sunday or Sunday- Monday, the faithful must attend Mass twice to fulfill two separate obligations. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops CHRISTMAS COLLECTION No CCD Children s Christmas Pageant gathering for Mass SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 VIGIL, SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT *5:00 pm Margaret Sandburg SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Dale Mortiz, Tyler and Gail 11:00 am Lucy and Paul Magaro MONDAY DECEMBER 18 MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT NO MASS TUESDAY DECEMBER 19 TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Margaret Sandburg WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Military Past and Present THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Albert Joseph Regan FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Marianne Finnegan SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 3:00 pm Confessions VIGIL, SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT 5:00 pm Marydel Clark SUNDAY DECEMBER 24 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 am Joseph Lappano 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am In beloved memory of my husband, Richard L. Wilson VIGIL, THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS EVE) 4:30 pm Special Intentions Special Intentions *Midnight Special Intentions (Music by the choir begins at 11:15) THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY) 10:00 am Special Intentions THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, our parish community welcomes Lyla Rose Eichelberger * Choir at Mass

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4 THIS SUNDAY CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Come Sunday, December 17, for a Holy Hour at 3 pm, praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. SOUP LOVERS! On February 3 and 4, our parish will be a sales site for the 2018 Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale in support of the shelters operated by Catholic Charities. We are looking for soup makers to share their homemade soup with others. Contact Tom Brenner for details, , TEB@goldbergkatzman.com. SEASONS OF HOPE Our bereavement support ministry program begins again in January. Each year, many families face the loss of loved ones, and immediately afterwards often experience an outpouring of caring and support. Seasons of Hope continues that caring spirit into the difficult and sometimes lengthy period that follows when grief can overwhelm. For those searching for healing and peace, Seasons of Hope is a nurturing link. Jesus Christ, working through His Church, is the source of all consolation. Join us on January 11 at 6:30 pm in the Bayley Room for the introductory session, which is followed by six regular sessions from January 18 through February 22. Contacts: Ernie Nettleton, , enettletonjr@gmail.com, or Donna Nebistinsky, , donna@steas.net. SERVE THE PARISH ON SUNDAYS! There is a need for 2 new permanent ushers for the 9 am Mass on Sundays. Anyone who is willing to assist at this Mass should contact Bob Gaumer, Men and women are invited to serve in this important ministry. FAITH MATTERS MORNING Our Scripture study of The Gospel of John will pause for the remainder of Advent and Christmas. There will be no classes on December 20 or 27. But JOIN US! on Wednesday, January 3, at 9:30 am in the Bayley Room as we resume with the segment, The Good Shepherd, The Father and I Are One. Contact: Mel Lee, melmolee@reagan.com. SPIRITSWORD No meetings on December 24 or 31 for Christmas break. We will resume class on January 7, continuing with the Reasons to Believe series by Dr. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina. Contacts: Chris and Denny Rowe, fx77fxe@gmail.com; Amy Rodgers, amycdid@yahoo.com. YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR CHURCH May God bless you for your giving in this special season. Christmas schedules and offering envelopes have been mailed to all parishioners; extras at the back of the church. LITURGICAL CALENDARS, courtesy of Malpezzi Funeral Home, will be available after all Masses next Sunday. TRIVIA NIGHT! Mark you calendars for Saturday, January 13, at 7 pm, assemble your team, get your registration in (flyer in this week s bulletin), and start those mental exercises! The questions come from all over the map, and from lots of time periods, so if you have a nice mix of ages and interests, you re golden! SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND FITNESS for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

5 THIS SUNDAY AT 4:30 PM IN THE CHURCH! We re so grateful for the talented parishioners who have been preparing to share their gifts with us in this concert. Invite your music-loving friends, because it s going to be wonderful! Rousing Carol: Jingle Bells (all) Reverend William J. King, organ Variations on a Christmas Carol Chaconne Louis Couperin Sam and Deborah Lappano, piano Anitra s Dance Edvard Grieg What Child is This? arr. Lani Smith Ding Dong Merrily on High arr. Lani Smith Joseph Nebistinsky, vibraphone Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence arr. Joseph Nebistinsky Douglas Pieper, baritone Sweet, Little Jesus Child trad. Spiritual Children s Corner 1. Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum 2. Jimbo s Lullaby 3. Serenade of the Doll 4. The Snow is Dancing 5. The Little Shepherd 6. Golliwog s Cakewalk Claude Debussy Laura Weiss, mezzo soprano Mallory Duggan, soprano Messiah: He Shall Feed His Flock G. F. Handel Messiah: Rejoice Greatly! G. F. Handel Marissa Duggan, flute Suite in A minor: Overture G. P. Telemann Laura Weiss, violin Matthew Weiss, guitar Ballydesmond Polkas No. 1 and 2 trad. Irish Mallory and Marissa Duggan, soprani Gesù Bambino Pietro Yon Leah Schenck-Crowne, soprano Macbeth: Vieni t affretta! Giuseppe Verdi WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NURSERY/CHILD CARE COORDINATOR to be responsible for the operation of the Parish Nursery during the Sunday 9 am Mass, with weekly preparation. This position requires creativity, organization, and excellent personal communication skills. The ability to use computerbased tools necessary. Additional hours and duties may be available on Sunday and for other Parish youth events. Must be 21 years of age or older. Please send cover letter and resume to Tracy Kovaleski by (preferred) at tkovaleski@steas.net; by mail to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 310 Hertzler Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; or call (717) Visit for a complete job description. ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES 2 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Saint Joseph Parish 7 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Good Shepherd Parish SETON FAMILY CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALES TOILETRIES COLLECTION We ve been doing lots of fun stuff and good deeds this Advent! Watch for photos on the monitors on the last Sunday in Advent & Christmas (and in the newsletter for that week), and look for information about the outcomes of our giving efforts in next week s bulletin. We can tell you right now that our CCD students collected 194 pounds of toiletries for New Hope Ministries! THE EPIPHANY ITALIAN MASS (EPIFANIA DEL NOSTRO SIGNORE), will be celebrated Sunday, January 7, 2018, at 12:15 pm. at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, with Reverend Joshua Brommer as celebrant. The Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a reception after Mass in Bishop Rhoades Hall. Contacts: Mariella Amato, , or Maria DiSanto, , disanto1@comcast.net.

6 STUMP THE PRIEST Theology on Tap-Harrisburg (for young adults in their 20s and 30s) is taking priests from their pulpits and putting them on the spot for a chance to be stumped by Millennials. Be sure to prepare your most challenging questions on faith and reason to this courageous panel of clergy. With any luck, a special guest appearance by the Diocese of Harrisburg seminarians will make this event even more thought-provoking. Priests to be stumped include Very Reverend Paul M. Clark, and Reverends Joshua R. Brommer, Donald H. Bender Jr., and Brian J. Wayne. Join Theology on Tap on Thursday, December 21 on the 2nd floor of Capital Gastropub, 310 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg at 7:30 pm. Dinner and drinks begin at 7. For more, visit facebook.com/groups/ HarrisburgTOT/events or totharrisburg.com. ARE YOU BEING CALLED? The One who calls you is faithful. Will you be faithful to His call? If God may be inviting you to be a priest or in the consecrated life, speak with Monsignor King or contact Father Brian Wayne, director of vocations, , frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org. Also, check out THE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS will be celebrated Sunday, January 14, 2018, at 11:30 am at Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill. This Mass is celebrated every year to commemorate the lives lost to abortion since 1973 and to pray for the building of a culture of life from conception to natural death. Those who are not able to attend the annual March for Life in Washington are especially encouraged to attend. Reverend Paul Schenck is celebrant and homilist. All are welcome! For additional information contact the Respect Life Ministry, , ext. 317, or Kate, KNeri@hbgdiocese.org. A PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUNG ADULTS Join Pope Francis and young adult Catholics from around the world for an experience of the Universal Church. Post-high school young adults (ages 18-35) will gather January 21-28,2019 for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. This promises to be a week of engaging prayer, vibrant liturgy, powerful catechesis provided by Cardinals and Bishops, concerts by Catholic artists, and an unforgettable vigil and Mass with the Holy Father. For information visit or contact Rob Williams, CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS of $10.00 or more are being accepted for poinsettias to adorn the altar for Christmas. Names will be published in the bulletin during the Christmas season. Please make checks payable to ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH. In Memory of: Requested by: (Drop off form in the Parish Office or hand in to Welcome Desk staff on Sundays.)